What China’s HR Leader told Me that Absolutely Cuts Turnover
A conversation over pigeon in China taught me the one word about the real reason employees stay – and how courage, not perks, is the key to fixing retention.
Each Nurse Exit Costs $56,300, and Their Retention is Important for All of Us
Discover how calculating the true cost of employee turnover—especially nurse turnover—can transform executive mindset and drive real retention strategies. Learn the ROI of keeping your top talent and why finance and HR must align.
Gallagher Report: Why Turnover is Still #1 Concern in 2025
Gallagher’s 2024 Workforce Trends Report confirms that turnover is still the #1 workforce challenge—but are companies solving it the wrong way? Pay raises don’t drive retention and employee engagement now more than ever hinges on leadership, trust, and workplace connection.
Will Federal Government Job Cuts Solve Our Worker Shortage?
Federal job cuts are dominating the news, raising concerns about how these changes will affect employment in the private sector. Many long-term federal workers, who once relied on job security, now face an uncertain future, prompting questions about whether the resulting job market shift will ease hiring challenges for other companies.
Employee Turnover in 2025: Why Culture Matters More Than Compensation
A re-visited 2023 Harvard Business Review article on retaining healthcare workers still resonates today in 2025 and applies to all industries. The critical takeaway is this: Improving organizational culture is a leadership challenge that is more complex than finding the money to increase compensation or correcting the problems that cause unhappiness.
Will AI Replace Enough Jobs to Fix Worker Shortage?
AI is changing the workforce, but will it replace enough jobs to solve the worker shortage? The latest labor market trends and job automation predictions means businesses must focus on employee retention now to stay competitive today and into the future.
Today’s Riddle – What is America’s Greatest Business Challenge?
America’s declining birth rate threatens its economic future, with a shrinking workforce and increasing job shortages. As nations scramble for solutions—immigration reforms, financial incentives, and workforce shifts—who will emerge victorious and solve the riddle of how to survive the urgent need to retain top talent.
Fewer Students, Fewer Workers, and a Hiring Crisis Ahead – Are You Ready?
The U.S. is facing a looming labor shortage as college closures rise, birth rates decline, and workforce demand outpaces educational attainment. Leaders must prioritize talent retention or risk being caught in a hiring crisis that could cripple their businesses.
How Bad Does It Have to be for Someone to Quit Your Company?
Really bad according to a new study. A change in employment creates 50% of the stress of a divorce and 50% more than quitting smoking. So let’s ask ourselves what could be SO bad that they are willing to go through half of the same stress level as if they were getting divorced? They can’t all be leaving for just for pay or better opportunities.
Drive Your Employee Retention Resolutions for 2025
What the data and projections for our workforce suggest is that now is the time to get a lot smarter about who we hire and how we retain them. HR can drive the necessary changes starting right now. Here is my list of resolutions that will lead to cutting turnover in this new year, and into the future.